Japanese champ Nakatani knocks out Astrolabio in first round

Glendale G. Rosal 07/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Vincent “Asero” Astrolabio suffered a devastating first-round knockout at the hands of reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) bantamweight champion Junto Nakatani on July 20 at the Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo, Japan. Nakatani needed…

Nietes to make bantamweight debut for IBO world title in Dubai

Glendale G. Rosal 06/23/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former three-division world champion Donnie “Ahas” Nietes debuts in the more competitive bantamweight division with a marquee matchup against Muhammad Waseem for the vacant International Boxing Organization (IBO) world bantamweight title on July…

Nonito Donaire still has what it takes to be a world champion again – Cebu boxing experts

Glendale G. Rosal 06/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Nonito Donaire Jr. still has what it takes to become a world champion again, Cebuano boxing experts said. Donaire Jr., the former four-division world champion is scheduled to fight Mexican Alexandro Santiago on July 15…

Casimero looks sharp and deadly as May fight with African champ draws near

Glendale G. Rosal 04/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former three-division world champion Johnriel “Quadro Alas” Casimero looked sharp and deadly in his latest sparring session at the Omega Boxing Gym in Mandaue City. The 34-year-old Casimero, who is also the former…

Astrolabio of Gensan to fight Moloney of Australia for WBO world bantamweight title

Glendale G. Rosal 03/31/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— World-rated Vincent “Asero” Astrolabio finally gets a world title shot on May 13 against former world title challenger Australian Jason Moloney for the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO) world bantamweight title in Stockton, United…

Donaire to fight Mexican boxer for WBC world bantamweight title

Glendale G. Rosal 02/18/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — There is no stopping the former four-division boxing world champion Nonito “Filipino Flash” Donaire Jr. in reclaiming his boxing glory after earning another shot for a world title this year. This was after…

Gaballo to fight Thai boxer in title eliminator bout for WBC world bantamweight belt

Glendale G. Rosal 02/14/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world title challenger Reymart “Assassin” Gaballo will likely get a chance for another world title shot after the World Boxing Council (WBC) officially ordered a world title eliminator bout against another contender…

Astrolabio to fight Puerto Rican boxer for IBF world bantamweight belt

Glendale G. Rosal 02/03/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Top-ranked bantamweight contender Vincent “Asero” Astrolabio earns a shot for the vacant International Boxing Federation (IBF) world bantamweight title against Emmanuel Rodriguez of Puerto Rico. This was announced this week by the IBF,…

Naoya Inoue ready to rampage through super-bantamweight division

Agence France Presse 01/13/2023

Japan’s Naoya Inoue announced his move up to boxing’s super-bantamweight division Friday and set his sights on becoming undisputed world champion again, just one month after claiming all the bantamweight belts. The unbeaten Inoue, nicknamed “Monster”, became…

UFC 277: Amanda Nunes blasts Julianna Pena to reclaim bantamweight title

Reuters 07/31/2022

DALLAS, Texas – Amanda Nunes put on a mixed martial arts clinic to beat Julianna Pena by unanimous decision after a thrilling five-round battle in front of a crowd of 19,442 at the American Airlines Centre in…

Casimero title defense taking shape as Probellum Promotions wins bid to promote fight

Glendale G. Rosal 10/08/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The mandatory world title defense of three division world champion John Riel “Quadro Alas” Casimero is taking shape after the Probellum Promotions won the purse bid put up by the World Boxing Organization (WBO). This…

Donaire hits Casimero for spreading fake news, refusing to fight

Glendale G. Rosal 09/17/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) world bantamweight champion Nonito “Filipino Flash” Donaire Jr. took to social media anew to debunk WBO world bantamweight champion Johnriel “Quadro Alas” Casimero’s latest tirades against him.…

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